2018 Summer Intern (Creative Associate)

2018 Summer Intern (Creative Associate)

Req No.

2017-3301

Job Locations

US-CA-Long Beach

Category

Engineering

Type

Internship

Classification

Non-Exempt

More information about this job

Who we are

At Virgin Orbit, we launch the small satellite revolution, accessing space for missions that were previously unimaginable and fostering new ideas and technologies to create a truly spacefaring civilization. We deliver Virgin’s legendary customer service by pairing technological advancements with a clear focus on our customers’ needs. We build a workplace and a workforce for the future, knowing that our decisions and investments of today will launch the industries of tomorrow. We engage a diverse and inclusive community of dreamers and achievers in a shared mission to access space to improve life on Earth. At Virgin Orbit, we boost imagination. Search all of our job openings on our career portal.

Position Summary

Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a new member for our team to serve as CREATIVE ASSOCIATE. If you join us in this position, you will assist in design, development and production of products and events for the LauncherOne small satellite launch program. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail and strong creative, organization and planning skills. This is a full-time/intern position at our rocket factory in beautiful Long Beach, California.

Your Mission

Supporting the execution of multi-channel projects that include branded products and event production, as well as a range of design services for the company

Supporting various aspects of the design, development and production process

Executing the day-to-day tasks necessary to assist with development, sourcing, and production functions

Help Virgin Orbit do our part to make the world a better place

Constantly learn new things—and share them with your team members

Performs other duties as assigned

What you bring

If you want to join us, you’d better have all of these…

Working towards Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a creative field (Product or Graphic Design degree preferred)

Work experience in a design, marketing, or creative environment (or at least a very strong interest in working within those kinds of environments)

Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

Humble, can-do attitude

… and you should probably have a bunch of these, too.

Strong interest in designing products and/or throwing parties

Experience with 3D and animation software preferred but not required

Experience in product design preferred but not required

Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the utility of affordable access to space

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Personal Requirements

Our idea of a happy life: build rockets, work with brilliant people, serve purposeful customers, and open access to space. Sir Richard Branson’s belief is “If you get the perfect mix of people working for your company, you have a far greater chance of success.” From the very start, we have placed top priority on growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and talented women and men. In the words of Sir Richard Branson “We believe it’s better to have a hole in your team than an asshole in your team!”

Virgin Orbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Orbit is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.